Altraz tablets are a type of aromatase inhibitor used to treat breast cancer in women who have already gone through menopause. These tablets work both ways as in curing and preventing further cancer cells from regenerating. It kills naturally occurring estrogen in a female body making it an excellent preventive measure.

Altraz 1mg tablets lower the estrogen level in women which in turn reduces the growth of some breast cancer cells which need estrogen to grow. The use of pill should start from the moment there are symptoms of breast cancer. When treated initially, it helps in keeping the cancer cells at bay.

You should first inform your doctor about all the medication that you are currently taking, and all other pre-existing conditions. It includes over the counter medicines, allergies, any health conditions. A significant thing to be taken care of is that this tablet should not be taken with any other medication for increasing the estrogen level in your body. 1mg anastrozole tablets should be swallowed. They should not be chewed, crushed or broken at the time of taking it.

Missed Dose

In case, you missed a dose; they should take it as soon as possible. However, if it is close to the time of your next dose, then don’t take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose. You should continue with your dosing schedule. It does not matter, whether you choose it after having food or before. But it should be taken at regular intervals and the entire dosage should be completed.

OverDose

Don’t take extra doses to reduce your symptoms faster. This will never help. Taking extra dose will not mitigate symptoms more quickly. They may in turn cause side effects. Severe side effects of overdosage could be life-threatening. Furthermore, do not share your medicine with someone, even if you know that they have the same symptoms. This should be taken only on the prescription and advice of your doctor.

Major side effect

Apart from the necessary precautions, as mentioned above, you should take the following precautions while taking generic Anastrozole tablets

General Instructions/warnings

Interaction of this medicine with alcohol is unknown. Please consult our doctor regarding the same

It is unsafe to use this tablet when you are lactating

This may make you feel dizzy, disoriented at times, sleepy, tired or weak. Do not drive if you think this way.

it should be used with severe care for patients having kidney diseases. The dosage has to be strictly customized for them.

It should be used with acute care for patients having liver diseases. The dosage must be strictly tailored for them.

When not to use?

If you are allergic to Anastrozole or any other ingredient which is in the tablet. Your pharmacist will be able to provide you with a list of ingredients used.

If you are pregnant or are trying to be pregnant.

If you are breastfeeding. Than do not use because this pill passes through breast milk and thus it is unsafe for babies.

If you have a heart condition or have a family history of heart diseases.

If you have a kidney disease or are on dialysis, this medication is not recommended for you.

If you have a severe liver disease, this medication cannot be prescribed for you.

Do not take this medicine if an ingredient from your previous medications is likely to interact with this drug. It is important to let your doctor know all other medications so that he can adjust doses or change medications altogether.

Don’t use this if you have high cholesterol levels in your blood.

Do not use this with estrogen-containing therapies or Tamoxifen.

In any of the above cases, this tablet is not advisable. You need to consult your doctor before you can decide whether you want to start the treatment.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Appropriate contraception should be used to avoid getting pregnant during treatment with this medicine. Contact your doctor and discuss the risks if pregnancy is suspected.

Breastfeeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.